crystalloid
crystalloid
Definition
crys·tal·loid (kris′təl o̵id′)
noun
- a substance, usually crystallizable, which, when in solution, readily passes through vegetable and animal membranes
- a small crystalloid grain of protein found in some cells, seeds, etc.
crys′·tal·loi′·dal adjective
crystalloid
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- give: The volume of colloid and crystalloid given should be varied according to the clinical response of the patient.
- use: So when to use crystalloids and when to use colloids?
Adjective modifier
- intravenous: Intravenous crystalloid should be prescribed to replace lost water and electrolytes.
Modifies a noun
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